Barry Manilow, 83, abruptly canceled his concert Tuesday at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, for the second time in five months. The Grammy-winning singer's team cited "unforeseen circumstances" for the postponement, with a rescheduled date to be announced.
This marks the second time a scheduled performance in Lexington has been affected by Manilow's health. He previously canceled a March 9 show at the same venue as he recovered from lung cancer surgery performed late last year. Tickets for Tuesday's canceled show will be honored for the new date.
Manilow was diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer in November, following a doctor's visit for hip pain and after battling bronchitis. An MRI scan revealed a nodule on his lung, a diagnosis he shared he initially struggled to accept. He credited his doctors with saving his life, as the cancer had not spread and he had experienced no other symptoms.
Speaking in March, Manilow described the cancer diagnosis as a moment of introspection about the fragility of life. He noted that a portion of his lung had been removed, leading him to re-evaluate his life and career. He also expressed gratitude for the support of his husband and manager, Garry Kief.
In a June interview with NPR, Manilow discussed his recovery from the surgery, stating that a full return to form can take up to a year. He mentioned concerns about the impact on his vocal cords, though he was assured they were not harmed during the procedure.
Manilow's next scheduled performance was set for Wednesday at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Representatives for the singer were contacted for further comment.